Big pothole opens up in freeway

At least 5 vehicles damaged

HOUSTON - The Texas Department of Transportation issued an emergency road closure on IH 610 North Loop westbound near Ella Wednesday after a large pothole opened, causing damage to several cars.

A big chunk of concrete came out of a lane leaving only some rebar showing. It is unclear what caused the hole, but crews worked with heavy equipment and materials to make the necessary repairs to the concrete.